2005-11-05 checklist

__ Wind less than 5 MPH?
__ Remember to put on sunscreen
__ Get, and fill in, flight card.

__ Test new batteries for avionics: > 2Amp current. > 7.2Volts.
__ Continuity check on four e-matches: 1.6 +/- 0.3 Ohms.
__ Turn both avionics switches to off (220V)
__ Check avionics switches set to 1=On, others Off.
__ Install batteries
__ Insert sled and install sled restraints
__ Listen for interference on 433.920 MHz
__ Turn on BeeLine transmitter
__ Check transmission on 433.920 MHz
__ Tape into avionics bay
__ Insert foam block(s) into avionics bay.
__ Attach aft bulkhead

__ Install test lamps on primary avionics
__ Turn on primary avionics (110V)
__ Listen for: short-long-long-long-long switch position report, 3 short beeps continuity.
__ Evacuate air from bay: check for apogee (aft) then perigee (forward) lamps.
__ Turn primary avionics off (220V).
__ Repeat on backup avionics.

__ Make apogee (aft) ejection charges with three grams BP.
__ Attach ejection charges to terminal bar.
__ Cover terminal bar with tape to keep it clean.
__ Install appropriate rail guides.
__ Does rail bolt protrude into bay?  Will harness snag?  Cover with tape?
__ Fold and rubber band the shock cord.
__ Attach apogee shock cord to motor mount
__ Fold drogue chute.
__ Attach to shock cord and place into apogee bay.
__ Attach parachute and line protector onto shock cord and pack.
__ Attach beeper to parachute biner and route pull cord through vent.
__ Attach shock cord to payload bay.
__ Mate avionics bay to airframe.
__ Insert four shear pins.  TBD-> this may happen at the pad.

__ Make perigee (forward) ejection charges with six grams BP.
__ Attach ejection charges to terminal bar.
__ Cover terminal bar with tape to protect it.

__ Fold airframe parachute
__ Attach the parachute to one end of its shock cord.
__ Run its shock cord through parachute protector and shock cord protector.
__ Attach parachute shock cord to avionics bay.
__ Fold and rubber band shock cord into bay on top of protector.
__ Attach nosecone deploy bag retainer to parachute carabiner.
__ Place parachute into payload bay.

__ Fold nosecone parachute.
__ Place nosecone parachute into deploy bag
__ Place deploy bag into payload bay.  Leave parachute biner exposed.
__ Attach beeper to parachute biner and run pull line through vent.
__ Listen for interference on 433.945 MHz.
__ Turn on second BeeLine transmitter.
__ Check transmission on 433.945 MHz.
__ Attach transmitter cord to parachute biner.
__ Fold and rubber band nosecone shock cord.  Leave its biner exposed.

__ Assemble motor per instructions.
__ Install motor adapter(s) per instructions.
__ Check continuity on igniter.
__ Measure igniter against casing and bend at insertion depth.
__ Tape igniter to 3/32" or 1/8" wooden dowel
__ Tape igniter assembly to airframe.
__ Place motor into airframe and secure with retainer.
__ Place nosecone onto rocket and check CG.
__ Remove nosecone.

__ Items to bring to pad:
	Flight card
	igniter on dowel
	tape
	altimeter screwdriver
	flashlight
	Eight shear pins (plus spares)
	Shear pin screwdriver
	Nosecone support
__ Carry airframe and nosecone to RSO and then to launch tower.
__ Place airframe onto rail.
__ Attach foam support to the nosecone oserving proper orientation.
__ Attach parachute carabiner to nosecone.
__ Mate nosecone observing proper orientation.
__ Erect the launch tower.
__ Make sure ballistic path is slightly downrange.
__ Install four nose shear pins.
__ Remove nosecone support.
__ Install four apogee shear pins, if necessary.

__ Turn on primary avionics (110V).
__ Listen for short-long-long-long-long switch beeps.
__ Listen for three short continuity beeps.

__ Repeat for secondary electronics.

__ Attach igniter to ignition system.
__ Install igniter per directions.  Secure with tape.

__ Wind still less than 5 MPH?

Ready for launch.

After recovery:

__ Record altitudes